Community Flights

30/08/2026

August Raffle Winnners

29/08/2026

It's aways nice to have a chat with followers 😊
Bert came over for a chin wag at Caloundra. He's been taking shots of WMJ for years, mainly at Redcliffe.
Thanks for saying Hi Bert

27/08/2026

Come along to this event to meet Mark, volunteer Allan and the plane VH-WMJ on display 🛩️
📍 Maryborough Airport
📅 Sunday 6th 9-12
🎟️ Raffle tickets to win a joyflight will be on sale. (note, the joy flight will be held at the next fundraising flights day to be announced on our page)

*** A FREE FAMILY EVENT ***

WINGS OVER MARY - Father's Day, September 5-6

THE Maryborough Military Aviation Museum is teaming up with the Wide Bay Historical Machinery Group’s annual rally this Father’s Day weekend for Wings Over Mary.

The heritage machinery rally showcases restored engines, tractors, farm equipment, vintage tools, and working demonstrations which go hand in hand with our local military history.

Vintage aircraft, military vehicles, and flyin for Maryborough Aero Club and plenty of food and displays will be on offer, all free to the public.

For dads chasing a true bucket list moment, Brisbane Bi Planes will offer adventure flights in their vintage fleet, including the iconic Tiger Moth. Bookings are essential via brisbanebiplanes.com.au or [email protected]

Great Ocean Helicopters will also be on site with scenic joy flights, with bookings available at greatoceanhelicopters.com.au or [email protected]

Aerobatic displays, restored military vehicles, working historic engines, a morse key exhibit and the chance to climb inside restored aircraft are all on offer, making it an ideal outing for children, fathers and grandfathers to share.

Food and drinks will be provided by local community groups throughout the weekend.

Wings Over Mary runs Saturday 5th September 9am–4pm and Sunday 6th September 9am–12pm at Maryborough Airport.

FREE ENTRY although a donation is always appreciated!

06/08/2026

✈️ Flights 202 & 203 – Hervey Bay ↔ Archerfield

On August 5th, 2026, Community Flights volunteer pilot Dan took to the skies in the Community Flights Piper Arrow for another rewarding day of helping regional Queenslanders access essential healthcare across South East Queensland. 💙✈️

The day began with Flight 202, flying a patient and her carer from Hervey Bay to Archerfield so she could travel to Brisbane for surgery and the care she required.

Rather than returning with an empty aircraft, Dan was able to complete Flight 203 by bringing another patient home to Hervey Bay after five nights in hospital. We had flown this patient to Brisbane the previous week for treatment, making this return journey the final step in their healthcare trip.

A special thank you to TransitCare, who once again provided complimentary ground transport between Archerfield Airport and the hospitals in Brisbane, helping ensure our patients could continue their journey safely and comfortably.

Every Community Flights mission is carefully coordinated to help patients overcome the challenges of travelling long distances for medical care across South East Queensland. By making the most of every flight, we're able to support more people while ensuring they can focus on what matters most, their health and recovery.

A huge thank you to Dan for generously volunteering his time and flying skills to make these journeys possible.

💙 Thank you to our incredible major sponsors who help keep Community Flights in the air:
• Hervey Bay RSL
• The Barfly Club Hervey Bay. We Lie Where Others Fly.
• Rotary Club Hervey Bay City
• Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise
• Rotary Club of Maryborough City
• Rotary Club of Maryborough - Sunrise
• Hervey Bay Disability Assistance Inc
• Bennelong Foundation
• Ruma Mildwater
• Community Bank Hervey Bay

05/08/2026

✈️ Flight 201 – Brisbane → Hervey Bay

On 30 July 2026, Community Flights volunteer pilot Kurt flew Flight 201, returning two patients home from Archerfield Airport to Hervey Bay aboard the Community Flights Piper Arrow after they had attended their medical appointments in Brisbane. 💙✈️

After what can often be a long and tiring day of appointments, being able to fly home the very same day makes a world of difference for our patients. Kurt's generosity and dedication helped ensure both passengers returned home safely, comfortably, and without the added burden of a lengthy drive.

Our volunteer pilots give more than just their time, they provide a vital service that helps remove barriers to healthcare for regional Australians. Every mission reflects the compassion and commitment of the people who make Community Flights possible.

💙 Thank you to our incredible major sponsors who help keep Community Flights in the air:
• Hervey Bay RSL
• The Barfly Club Hervey Bay. We Lie Where Others Fly.
• Rotary Club Hervey Bay City
• Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise
• Rotary Club of Maryborough City
• Rotary Club of Maryborough - Sunrise
• Hervey Bay Disability Assistance Inc
• Bennelong Foundation
• Ruma Mildwater
• Community Bank Hervey Bay

05/08/2026

✈️ Flight 200 – Hervey Bay → Brisbane

On 30 July 2026, Community Flights volunteer pilot Tahlene was wheels up bright and early, departing Hervey Bay at 6:30am in her Cessna 172 to fly two patients to Archerfield Airport for important medical appointments in Brisbane. 💙✈️

After safely delivering both patients, Tahlene completed her leg of the journey and remained in Brisbane. To ensure the patients could return home the very same day, another of our wonderful volunteer pilots flew a second Community Flights aircraft to bring them safely back to Hervey Bay following their appointments.

It takes an incredible team effort to make these missions possible, and this flight is a perfect example of our volunteers working together to ensure regional patients can access the specialist healthcare they need, without the burden of long-distance travel.

At Community Flights, every mission is made possible by the generosity of our volunteer pilots, support organisations, sponsors, and community partners who work together to remove barriers to healthcare within SE QLD.

💙 Thank you to our incredible major sponsors who help keep Community Flights in the air:
• Hervey Bay RSL
• The Barfly Club Hervey Bay. We Lie Where Others Fly.
• Rotary Club Hervey Bay City
• Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise
• Rotary Club of Maryborough City
• Rotary Club of Maryborough - Sunrise
• Hervey Bay Disability Assistance Inc
• Bennelong Foundation
• Ruma Mildwater
• Community Bank Hervey Bay

05/08/2026

✈️ Flight 197-199 – Hervey Bay → Brisbane

On July 29th, 2026, Community Flights volunteer pilot Tahlene flew 3 patients back and forth between Hervey Bay to Brisbane using a Cessna 172, helping them access essential medical care without the stress of long-distance travel. 💙✈️

Tahlene safely flew our patients and carers to Archerfield Airport, ensuring they arrived in Brisbane for their medical appointment before returning two of them home after their treatment. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteer pilots, patients can access essential healthcare without the added stress of long-distance travel.

A heartfelt thank you also goes to TransitCare, who generously provided complimentary ground transport from Archerfield Airport to the Hospitals, ensuring our patients journeys continued safely and comfortably after landing.

At Community Flights, every mission is made possible by the generosity of our volunteer pilots, support organisations, sponsors, and community partners who work together to remove barriers to healthcare for regional Australians within SE QLD.

Every flight is about more than getting from A to B, it's about making sure people can access the care they need, when they need it most.

💙 Thank you to our incredible major sponsors who help keep Community Flights in the air:
• Hervey Bay RSL
• The Barfly Club Hervey Bay. We Lie Where Others Fly.
• Rotary Club Hervey Bay City
• Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise
• Rotary Club of Maryborough City
• Rotary Club of Maryborough - Sunrise
• Hervey Bay Disability Assistance Inc
• Bennelong Foundation
• Ruma Mildwater
• Community Bank Hervey Bay

26/07/2026

July raffle draw winners

21/07/2026

New here? Welcome to Community Flights! ✈️💙

We're a Hervey Bay based, fully community-funded, not-for-profit charity dedicated to closing the gap to healthcare access across South East Queensland.

We provide FREE non-emergency medical flights for eligible patients who need to travel for specialist appointments, treatment or ongoing medical care, along with a free seat for their carer if required.

If travelling long distances for healthcare is becoming difficult, we may be able to help.

✅ Check your eligibility here:
https://communityflights.org.au/patient-eligibility-check-form/

📄 Ready to apply? Your doctor can complete our Flight Request Form:
https://communityflights.org.au/request-a-flight/

Because we're funded entirely by our amazing community, every flight is only possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and supporters.

If you'd like to help us continue changing lives through the gift of flight, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out how you can support Community Flights:
https://communityflights.org.au/support-us/

📞 Call us on 1300 463 987 to learn more about becoming a sponsor, making a donation, volunteering, or partnering with us.

A heartfelt thank you to our Major Sponsors for helping make every flight possible:
• Hervey Bay RSL
• The Barfly Club Hervey Bay. We Lie Where Others Fly.
• Rotary Club Hervey Bay City
• Rotary Club of Hervey Bay Sunrise
• Rotary Club of Maryborough City
• Rotary Club of Maryborough - Sunrise
• Hervey Bay Disability Assistance Inc.
• Bennelong Foundation
• Ruma Mildwater
• Community Bank Hervey Bay

07/07/2026

✨ A Partnership That Keeps Us Flying ✈️💙

We are incredibly grateful to announce that the Hervey Bay RSL have once again shown their unwavering support for Community Flights, committing $10,000 per year for the next three years to cover the cost of our office lease.

This marks the third year in a row that the Hervey Bay RSL has supported our charity, and we simply can't thank them enough for believing in our mission and the difference we make in our community.

Having our office at the Hervey Bay Aero Club is so much more than just having a workplace. It provides a welcoming space where our patients and their families can wait comfortably before their flights, where our volunteers can meet, plan and connect, and where we can safely store our equipment and carry out the day-to-day work that keeps Community Flights operating.

Being based at the airport means we're right where we need to be, close to our aircraft, our volunteer pilots and, most importantly, the people we are here to help. This generous support ensures we can continue to maintain that vital presence without taking funds away from what matters most - providing free medical transport flights for patients who need them.

To everyone at the Hervey Bay RSL, thank you for standing beside us for another three years. Your ongoing generosity is helping us continue Closing the Gap to Healthcare Access, and we couldn't do it without community partners like you. 💙

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